Parkinson's Care in Ballinger, TX: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Ballinger, TX: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Runnels County)

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Runnels County)

891

residents 65 or older (25% of Ballinger)

12

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Ballinger ZIP codes in their service area

192 Ballinger residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 22% in Runnels County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

105 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (14%).

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Ballinger ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Ballinger compared with Runnels County and Texas

Census figure	Ballinger	Runnels County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	7.7%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	11%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	25%	21%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	30%	25%
Households with no vehicle	1.7%	3.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,074	$45,934	—

Older residents in towns around Ballinger

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Coleman, TX	32 mi	1,014	27%
San Angelo, TX	36 mi	16,795	23%
Grape Creek, TX	36 mi	462	22%
Potosi, TX	44 mi	717	8.4%
Merkel, TX	51 mi	463	25%
Abilene, TX	51 mi	17,807	24%

Home health agencies serving Ballinger

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Preferred Senior Care	San Angelo, TX	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(325) 703-2999
Paradigm Home Health	San Angelo, TX	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(325) 655-6600
Kinder Hearts Home Health	Abilene, TX	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 672-6135
Centerwell Home Health	Eastland, TX	81 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(254) 629-1268
Paradigm Homecare	Plano, TX	205 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 422-0033
Shannon Home Health Services	San Angelo, TX	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 659-7480

Nursing homes near Ballinger

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Central Texas Nursing & Rehabilitation	Ballinger, TX	0.9 mi	3 of 5	118	(325) 365-2538
Ballinger Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Ballinger, TX	1.1 mi	3 of 5	114	(325) 365-5766
Bronte Health And Rehab Center	Bronte, TX	22 mi	4 of 5	55	(325) 473-3621

Straight-line miles from the center of Ballinger. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Ballinger

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $3,590 monthly median income of Ballinger households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Ballinger: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ballinger?

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $3,590 monthly median income of Ballinger households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Ballinger, TX